singing

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/ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To produce musical or harmonious sounds with one’s voice.“"I really want to sing in the school choir," said Vera.”
To express audibly by means of a harmonious vocalization.
To soothe with singing.“to sing somebody to sleep”
To confess under interrogation.

noun

The act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing.
Disclosing information, or giving evidence about another.
A gathering for the purpose of singing shape note songs.

adjective

Smooth and flowing.
(of a kettle etc.) Producing a whistling sound due to the escape of steam.

Related words

Synonyms

musical melodic cantabile melodious vocalizing tattle telling song tune choir chanting singer chant chanson chorus music

Associated

dancing hymns sang sing cowboy lessons tenor soprano anthem duet

Rhymes

ringing bringing swinging upbringing stinging clinging mudslinging flinging springing slinging

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